White Patchouli vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
White Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories.
White PatchouliChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Patchouli4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- White Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- White Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- White Patchouli
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- White Patchouli
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
White PatchouliTom FordAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 5,286 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerWhite PatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
5,286 votes
43%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityWhite Patchouli
SillageWhite Patchouli
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
white floral84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White FlowersCorianderPeonyBergamot
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)RoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesIncense
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,508
PerfumerGivaudan
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerWhite PatchouliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotWhite Patchouli opens with a bright flash of peony and coriander, a sharp herbal kick that immediately distances itself from hippie-shop oils. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the earthy base emerges through a clean veil of jasmine and rose. It is a dry, woody scent that feels crisp rather than sweet, stripping t…
Reviews →Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and a dry incense lead into a deep heart of leather and sweet notes before settling on a heavy base of oud and vanilla. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, White Patchouli or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
White Patchouli takes 4 of 5 categories. White Patchouli is rated 3.80/5 from 5,286 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose White Patchouli for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, White Patchouli or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
White Patchouli lasts longest (White Patchouli 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, White Patchouli or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
White Patchouli projects furthest (White Patchouli 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do White Patchouli and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Rose, Jasmine and Incense.
Is White Patchouli or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in White Patchouli and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
White Patchouli has top notes of White Flowers, Coriander, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Incense. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute has top notes of Star Anise, Incense, White Flowers and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.
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